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R664 OFR

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

422,834 mi
Last recorded422,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 OFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2011 422,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,751 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,744 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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R664 OFR is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 39,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R664 OFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R664 OFR registered?

R664 OFR is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R664 OFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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